Senior Software Architect

Introduction:

We are looking for a Senior Software Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the architecture of our next-generation financial solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our platforms. We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can bridge business needs with technical excellence, guiding engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge products that redefine the future of financial services.

Role:

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing software architecture for complex systems. You will work closely with development teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the software architecture meets the requirements and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop software architecture that aligns with the organization's goals and meets the requirements of the system.
• Work with development teams to ensure that the architecture is implemented correctly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that the software architecture meets project timelines and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend software tools and technologies to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.
• Define and enforce software architecture standards and guidelines.
• Work with other architects to ensure that the software architecture is aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Communicate the software architecture to stakeholders, including executives, developers, and project managers.

Qualification, Experience, Competence and Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years of experience in software architecture.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, software development methodologies, and software testing methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based software architecture and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin or Go programming language and related technologies.
• Deep understanding of databases and middleware such as SQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, Kafka
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Proven experience building and maintaining production systems in financial services, digital wallets, banking APIs, or payment networks is a strong plus.
• Experience with block chain is a plus